Ute News

VW Amarok flips Ford Ranger, adopts LDV Terron 9 base

By Byron Mathioudakis · 01 Oct 2025

Volkswagen will launch an all-new version of the Amarok that is completely unrelated to any previous ute wearing the famous badge. Due in 2027, it is expected to finally replace the ageing, 2H-series Amarok original launched in 2010, still in production in Argentina for the South American market and facelifted in 2024. But the really big news is that this will be a variation of the recently-released LDV (or Maxus) Terron 9 that’s also sold in Australia as the MG U9, courtesy of Chinese automotive conglomerate SAIC.

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New Toyota HiLux exposed

By Dom Tripolone · 30 Sep 2025

A new Toyota HiLux is just around the corner.

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The Chinese ute that will take the fight to the BYD

By Andrew Chesterton · 29 Sep 2025

A ute that could finally take the fight to plug-in hybrid models like the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha is on the cards from an expected brand, with confirmation Zeekr has put the idea of a Lynk & Co ute on the table.

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New cars that stray from their makers' original vision

By Byron Mathioudakis · 28 Sep 2025

Prompted by this week’s announcement of an MG ute, here are some of today’s most egregious examples of new cars or latest models that might have their founders confounded, dazed or confused. And before firing off missives our way, we are not judging any of the listed vehicles’ merits; indeed, we admire their makers’ gumption and self-belief. Good for them!

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Best new 4WD features

By Marcus Craft · 27 Sep 2025

Driver-assist technology is supposed to do just that – assist the driver – but sometimes the application of it in the real world ranges from annoying to bloody atrocious depending on the vehicle you’re driving at the time.

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The one type of ute Australia doesn't want

By Stephen Ottley · 27 Sep 2025

Is the electric ute running out of charge already? Ram’s recent decision to scrap plans for an electric-powered version of its popular 1500 pickup may prove to be a turning point for the broader ute community.

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Tesla under attack from new Chinese brand

By Dom Tripolone · 26 Sep 2025

How Deepal's werid 'Multitruck' is already stealing sales from Tesla's Cybertruck.

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Flagship ute gets more power

By Tim Gibson · 25 Sep 2025

Mazda has announced a bigger 2.2-litre engine as part of its 2026 BT-50 range with pricing starting at $37,900.

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Isuzu's tool to fight emissions is a bigger engine!

By Chris Thompson · 25 Sep 2025

Isuzu has replaced its smaller engine option in both its D-Max ute and its MU-X SUV, with a new 2.2-litre engine coming in to join the larger 3.0-litre.

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HiLux should be worried

By Andrew Chesterton · 25 Sep 2025

The Ram Dakota has only just been confirmed by the brand's most senior American executive, but already the mid-sized monster seems locked in for an Australian launch to do battle with the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and BYD Shark 6.

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